Efficacy of Group Intervention to Reduce Stress Symptoms

Not Recruiting

Trial ID: NCT00611338

Purpose

This research study will examine the usefulness of groups in reducing stress and helping individuals with HIV to stay healthy and avoid problems associated with sexually transmitted diseases. We hope to discover whether being in a group is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms and promoting healthy behaviors.

Official Title

Efficacy of Group Intervention to Reduce Stress Symptoms

Stanford Investigator(s)

Cheryl Gore-Felton, Ph.D.
Cheryl Gore-Felton, Ph.D.

Walter E. Nichols, MD Professor in the School of Medicine

Eligibility


Inclusion Criteria:Must be 18 years or older, must be HIV-positive, report engaging in
behavior that could put them at risk for HIV transmission in the past three months, report
experiencing one or more trauma-related symptoms within the past three months.

Exclusion Criteria:Exclusion criteria include the presence of gross cognitive impairment,
dementia, acute psychosis, or severe physical impairment that would preclude adequate
comprehension of assessment material and participation in small group intervention.

Intervention(s):

behavioral: HIV Skills-based Prevention

Not Recruiting

Contact Information

Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Susanne Lee, MPH
650-724-7025